Pocket-Catch for Contego

I have some friends that like to remove their thumb studs and add a Zip-tie so they can open the knife during withdrawal from their pocket. I thought it was cheap & "Ghetto" like, so I drew something up and this is what I made during my free time at my machine shop.

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If I could get the authorization to start a short production run (1000 pcs). With someone other than me making them, I could afford to sell them for around $8.50/ea. But if I charge my rate, Fuh-ged-about-it.

The best thing is it works on every knife with a thumb stud. May need a little modifications depending on where the handle is in relation to the stud hole. The first one I made was for my 710, this one will fit any blade.

No. You grasp your knife like you normally would and during withdrawal drag the spine of the blade along the top of you pocket. The bolt-on is just high enough to catch, thus opening the blade after the tip is out of your pocket.

A video that demonstrates the technique might be a good idea if you have time. I like the capability, would be a huge time and money saver and in essence, with the add on, would create a one-hand knife and adapt to any of your knives that are tip up, thumb stud knives..

Brad T. said:

No. You grasp your knife like you normally would and during withdrawal drag the spine of the blade along the top of you pocket. The bolt-on is just high enough to catch, thus opening the blade after the tip is out of your pocket.